Apply: DRC Humanitarian Mine Action Officer

Deadline: 09 August, 2022

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Officer.

DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Responsibilities
  • Assist the HMA team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes
  • Assist the HMA team leader and the HMA manager in the planning of NTS and EORE tasks
  • Identify and mobilise targeted communities for NTS tasks based on reported suspected hazardous areas
  • Implement NTS and EORE processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines
  • Provide basic risk education to affected communities and recommend more advanced risk education intervention by the risk education team whenever needed
  • Conduct explosive ordnance risk education activities and sessions as required
  • Deliver EORE training alongside other DRC/HDP activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration, and programmatic synergies
  • Be familiar with and follow all safety SOPs in DRC Nigeria and communicate any change in the security situation to the team leader and DRC safety unit
  • Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and communities
  • Carry out all other responsibilities included in the approved NTS and EORE SOPs

Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field
  • Certificate/accreditation of participation in a non-technical survey training by recognised INGO
  • Certificate/accreditation of participation in an EORE (or similar) training by recognised INGO
  • Experience living and working in a cross-cultural, multisector team environment, especially in northeast Nigeria
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to gather information using new technologies and apps
  • Experience in conducting interviews and surveys
  • Three years, minimum, of proven experience in NTS and EORE
  • Fluency in English and Hausa (and/or Kanuri)
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent ability to work in a team

To apply and for more information, click here.

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